Westfalia JOKER User manual

Translation Arranged by Romano Ditoro

Contents
Introduction
1. Basics
1.1 Heating / Clock
1.2 Liquids
1.3 Gas Cooker
1.4 Dashboard
1.5 Fridge
1.6 Electrics
1.7 Water Source & Disposal Unit
1.8 Seats & Beds
1.9 Tables
1.10 Roof
1.11 Curtains
1.12 Furniture Storage
2. Care of Interior
2.1 Heating
2.2 Gas Cooker
2.3 Fridge
2.4 Second Battery (Leisure Battery)
2.5 Water Source & Disposal Unit
2.6 Curtains / Carpets
2.7 Furniture
2.8 Roof
2.9 Windows
2.10 Application Outside
2.11 Joints & Hinges
2.12 LP Gas Tank
3. Technical Details
3.1 Heating
3.2 Fluids
3.3 Fridge
3.4 Electrics
3.5 Water Source & Disposal Unit
3.6 Driving
4. Self Help
4.1 Heating
4.2 Fridge
4.3 Battery Charger
4.4 Water pump
4.5 Insurance
5. General Instructions
5.1 Journey Preparations
5.2 Loading & Tyre Pressure
5.3 Prior to a Journey
5.4 Journey Tips
5.5 Information for Use in Winter
5.6 What to Do in Bad Weather
6. Appendix
6.1 Speakers

Introduction
This introduction contains important information about the
internal features of your automobile. You should read this prior to
use, so you understand the mechanisms and can use it properly.
Knowledgeable use and care for the upkeep of the van is also
usually a pre-requisite for insurance claims. Further information
about insurance is available from your dealer.
This manual is valid for all Joker models. Please therefore note
that not all Joker models will contain all the features detailed in
this manual.
The V.A.G Partners for VW Automobiles are available for the
service of your Westfalia Camper Van. They can provide
Westfalia replacement parts and repairs.
Please see your dealer for a detailed service, if required.
V.A.G firms are familiar with the Westfalia insurance terms
Equipment in the Westfalia Camper Van such as heating, fridge,
and gas cooker are looked after by authorised service departments
of the equipment manufacturers, in terms of repairs.
You can find further service points in your Westfalia pack. Further
information eg: about service levels abroad, can be requested from
the central customer service department of the Westfalia-Works
KG, 4840 Rheda-Wiedenbruck, Telephone 05242 / 152 19

1. Basics
1.1 Heating / Timer
Heater
Use the panel below to control the temperature.
The vents must be kept open and clear. The fan can also be used
without heating to circulate air throughout the vehicle.
A = Dial (Regulation of Heating)
B = Red Control Light (Interference due to Overheating)
C = Green ‘On’ Light
D = Switch –Heat / Air Conditioning –On/Off
Heating:
To Switch On
•Press Switch (D) to the right
•Turn dial (A) to Number 7
•The green control light (C) will come on and the heating
will start
As soon as the temperature reaches the desired level, turn the dial
(A) back until the green light (C) goes darker. Doing this will keep
the heating constant at the desired level. The space between each
number on the dial (A) corresponds to about 5 degrees Celsius.
To Switch Off:
Turn switch (D) to the middle setting. The green light (C) will turn
off. The fan will continue running until the heater has cooled
down, and will then switch off automatically.
Air Conditioning / Circulation of Air:
To Switch On
Press switch (D) to the left. The green light (C) will turn on and
the fan will begin to work.
To Switch Off:
Turn switch (D) to the middle setting. The green light (C) will turn
off.
Warning !
You can avoid the smell of the heating by closing the window on
the left side of the vehicle
Instruction:
The heating must be switched off in enclosed spaces (eg: in
ferries) or when filling with petrol/diesel.

Clock
It is not necessary to switch on the ignition before using the clock.
The display constantly shows the time.
To Set the Time
•Press button 1 and either button 4 or 5 at the same time
To Switch on Heating: (possible to be independent from the
previous choice)
•Press button 3, the possible heating time will appear in the
display in minutes
•Set the temperature with the regulator
To switch the on the heating for long term use:
•Press buttons 1 & 3 at the same time
•The display will show 00
To Switch off Heating:
•Press button 3
•The fan will continue to run until the unit has cooled, and then
will switch off automatically
The display allows you to choose 3 different times for the heating
to come on. After pressing button 2 once, twice or three times,
memories A, B, or C will be displayed.
You will reach the neutral position by pressing button 2 again. The
time will show and the memory will be saved.
Setting Pre-Set Times:
•Press button 2
•Memory lights up (either A, B, or C will light up)
•By pressing button 4 & 5, the desired pre-set time will be
saved in the memory of A, B or C.
To Erase Pre-Set Times:
(Heating switches on at a pre-set time)
•Press button 2.
•Memory lights up (A, B, or C)
•Pre-Set time appears on the display
•After 20 seconds, the actual time appears on the display.

The stopper vent (F) is located under the cover of the gas tank.
1.2 Fluids
Gas Tank
The LPG tank can be found on the left side of the vehicle, under
the body of the vehicle, and can be identified by its red colour.
A = Pressure Control C = Main Vent E = Volume Level
B = Ice –Ex D= Safety Vent F = Fill Up Point
Only fill the tank with DIN 51621 propane fuel from licensed
petrol stations at home and abroad.
Petrol for using the vehicle is normally identical in its composition
to the propane gas used for the household and camping.
To Fill the Tank
•Open up the fill up point (F)
•Put in LPG nozzle and fill up tank
There is an automatic switch which will prevent any more LPG
going into the tank, once it is 80 % full
The tank’s volume level display (E), which is behind the lockable
cover shows values in percentages.
Determining the amount of LPG remaining in the tank
With the diagram below, you can determine the volume of
LPG in kilograms and litres from the displayed percentage

Pressure Control With the 3 Way Vent
The pressure control reduces the container pressure on the components
through its usage, by 50 Mbar.
A container of gas or an external gas source can be joined on to the fast
lock (A). Before you do this, you should take off the protective cover (B).
The security of the LPG lead can be threaded through the fast lock (A), but
you need to watch the setting 3.
Settings For The Vents C & D
Setting 1:
Delivers LPG from the LPG tank to the equipment which uses LPG in the
vehicle
Setting 2:
Delivers LPG from the LPG tank to the equipment which use gas outside
of the vehicle - at the same time delivers gas where needed inside the
vehicle.
Setting 3:
Emergency lead for an external LPG tank
Setting 4:
No LPG use / delivery
Warning !
•The settings of the fast-lock (A) cannot be changed
•Watch the settings of the vents C & D
De-Icer
The De-Icer protects the LPG pressure regulator. With external
temperatures of +5° Celsius or less, you should switch on the De-Icer from
the display (via the switch on the front of the cooker), about 15 minutes
before using equipment which uses LPG. The rd control light will light up.

Blocking Vents
The equipment which uses LPG are ready for use when the main blocking
vent (C), which is attached to the LPG tank, the main blocking vent (C) in
the fridge, and the vent which connects to the fridge or cooker are open.
Close the main vent (C) on the fridge first if there is a problem with the
LPG system. Next, close the main vent (C) adjoining the LPG tank.
When not using any of the equipment which use LPG, close the main vent
(C) adjoining the fridge.
All vents are pictured in their OPEN setting.
A = Blocking vent for the cooker C = Main Blocking Vent
B = Blocking vent for the fridge D = 220v socket for the fridge

1.3 Gas Cooker
Warning ! Before opening the cooker cover, put the driver’s seat in a
vertical position.
When cooking with high heat levels, the more powerful of the cooker hobs
is on the left hand side.
To Switch On:
Open the vents in the cupboard, press the cooker knob in, and turn to the
left. Light the gas with a match or lighter, the press in the cooker knob for
about 10 seconds (to ensure it remains lit). If the flame goes out when you
let go of the knob, repeat the process above for lighting, and hold in the
knob for a little longer.
A = Strong Cooker B = Normal Cooker
To Turn Off:
Turn the cooker knob to 0, shut the barrier vent in the cupboard.
Warning ! When using the cooker, the air vents (windows) are
not allowed to be closed. Open sources of heat should not be used
to warm food.
1.4 Display
The cooker contains a display of the functions of:
(1) control display for the fridge’s use of gas / petrol
(2) water display of the fresh water tank
(3) second (leisure) battery charge level
(4) switch and LED (Control Lights) for the De-Icer
A = Switch for Control Light for Water, Battery Levels, and
Petrol Usage of fridge
B = Switch De-Icer On/Off
C = Control Light for De-Icer
D = Control Light for Fridge
Switch (A) can be used to switch the control lights for filling the
fresh water tanks, the petrol use of the fridge, and the charge level
of the second battery On/Off.

1.5 Fridge
Before using the fridge for the first time, the inside of the fridge
should be cleaned with lukewarm water and a mild cleaning fluid
Explanation of the controls
A –button to operate the fuse / ignition control
B –dial for the combined electric / gas thermostat.
The combined electric / gas thermostat can be used with the LPG
or the mains electricity. The thermostat is not set up for use with
12v battery power. If the dial for the thermostat is turned fully to
the left –past the point where you can feel some resistance –the
mains use is switched off. This same dial position needs to be in
the minimum setting for use with LPG (LPG use will only be
switched off by switching the LPG connection to the fridge)
C to E –Buttons to switch the voltage on / off
C –Button for mains use
D –Button for 12V use
E –Button for LPG use
F –red signal light
When in Use (220v)
Check if the voltage of the house or campsite mains connection is
within the required voltage. This can be found inside the fridge at
the top left. (The power surge protector must be switched on)
1. Press in Button (C)
2. Turn the combined electric / gas thermostat dial (B) to the max
setting.
3. When not in use, switch off button (C) when using button (D) or
(E).
When in Use (12V)
When using 12V, your fridge is protected by the general electrical
circuitry of your vehicle. To prevent your vehicle’s battery from
draining, a measure has been built into the 12V circuitry to ensure
that the fridge can only be used when the vehicle’s engine is
running.
The thermostat cannot be controlled when the fridge is running on
12V.